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New Episode: Hot Fall Money Headlines and What It Takes to be a REAL Millennial

New Episode: Would You Like a Four-Day Workweek? Yes, Please.

Jul 27, 2019

New Episode: The Meaning of "Risk" in Investing and Why Jeff Bezos is the Michael Jordan o

In previous episodes of Manage Your Damn Money, we’ve explored what it means to invest; everything from stocks to the specifics of an initial public offering. In this episode of #MYDM, Ben & Malcolm get hyper-specific looking at what it means to understand the "risk" involved when investing and what it means for you. Pick your platform. Listen to this episode now! Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsbybeemen Join the conversation: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m

Jul 20, 2019

New Episode: The Foundations of a Solid Financial Plan

On Manage Your Damn Money, we cover heady topics like universal basic income and the implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. But every now and then, it's necessary we take the show back to the roots of why we started it. In this episode of #MYDM, Ben & Malcolm get back to basics covering the foundations of a solid financial plan. Pick your platform. Listen to this episode now! Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsbybeemen Join the conversation: https://w

MYDM Co-Host, Malcolm Ethridge, Quoted in MarketWatch

Feb 17, 2019

Lost Files from 2018: Recommitting to Financial Success in 2019

Whether its committing to a savings plans, researching your town’s first time home buyer program or FINALLY figuring out what an investment for the future would mean to you, a New Year is a great chance to start fresh, setting new and aggressive goals. On this previously lost episode of MYDM, Ben & Malcolm cover what we’ve learned in 2018 and how it will help us to prepare for financial success in the New Year. Pick your platform. Listen to this episode now! Hosts: @mydm1 and

Aug 26, 2018

New Episode: Understanding the Costs of Healthcare and Millennials Are Too Poor to Run for Office

Whether it’s a common cold or serious health condition, we all get sick and sometimes, getting sick costs money. On this episode of #MYDM, we explore the value of having comprehensive health insurance and what happens when you don't have coverage. Ben & Malcolm also discuss whether or not Millennials are ready, or even financially capable of running to become an elected official in today's America. Pick your platform. Listen to this episode now! Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmo

Aug 5, 2018

New Episode: Love and Money Again and NFL Rookie Saquon Barkley Plans to Save His $31 Million Contra

Would you date someone who is isn’t well established financially? Would you be okay if your woman was the breadwinner? Should you and your partner split bills 50/50 or according to who makes more? #MYDM tackles the subject of Love & Money, again! Ben & Malcolm also take a look at an NFL's rookie's plan to save every last dime of his guaranteed contract, and discuss whether or not the trend of athletes being smart with their money early on is FINALLY catching on. Pick your pla

Jun 3, 2018

New Episode: Bouncing Back from a Financial Setback

Financial setbacks come in all shapes and sizes and never at a convenient time. But it’s important we all understand what has to happen when they hit and how to bounce back. Ben & Malcolm also discuss Amazon's facial recognition technology and the arrival of the future world predicted by the Tom Cruise movie, Minority Report. Pick your platform. Listen to this episode now! Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsbybeemen and @brandonalexanderwilliams Speak you mind! L

May 20, 2018

New Episode: Springtime Headlines to Follow and Several Reasons to Avoid Weddings

It's springtime and Summer 2018 is right around the corner. In this episode of #MYDM, we take a look at recent money-related headlines you need to be aware of as we transition into peak tricking-off season. Ben & Malcolm also discuss the absurdity of going broke to attend weddings, while Malcolm shares the impact poor collegiate oral health is having on his present-day finances. Pick your platform. Listen to this episode now! Hosts: @mydm1 and @malcolmonmoney Music: @beatsby

Aug 5, 2016

Five Reasons Sasha Obama Tried to Give to Avoid Busing Tables in Martha's Vineyard

Yesterday, TMZ broke news that Sasha Obama is currently working, taking orders and busing tables at a Martha’s Vineyard seafood restaurant called Nancy’s. Everyone who follows the First Family knows a key desire of both President Obama and (especially) First Lady Michelle Obama was to keep things as normal as possible for their kids as they blazed their path as the 44th Family-In-Chief. A hefty order, it seems they’re succeeding, ensuring their youngest daughter was entitled

Nov 11, 2015

4 Tips for Choosing a Retirement Plan Provider to Manage Your IRA

Getting the most out of your IRA plan can be a tough deal indeed. After all, there are so many plans out there and all of them seem to have rapidly approaching deadlines for their account contributions. Here are 4 quick tips for choosing the best IRA service provider in order to make sure that your retirement is in safe hands. 1. Know the costs Some firms are all about the money. They might even charge you a fee for opening an account with them. This might not be a huge amoun